Fixed Route Bus Driver - OCTA

Fixed Route Bus Driver - OCTA

Job Category: Operations

Requisition Number: FIXED002970

Position may be required to work in Irvine, CA or Anaheim, CA

Hourly Rate: $23.10/hour - $30.45/hour (Based on transit experience) or in accordance with your CBA

What We Offer:

• $3000 Sign on Bonus
• $2000 Referral Bonus
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Knowledge and Experience:

• 3 years verifiable valid Driver's License
• Customer Service Experience a plus
• High degree of comfort working with people with disabilities.
• Must be 21 years of age
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug test and DOT physical
• Possess excellent communication and decision-making skills
• Must be able and willing to work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays as we are a 24/7 operation
• Please note: Job duties or specific job title could vary; where covered by a collective bargaining agreement the provisions of that agreement may prevail.

Skills:

• Customer Service Skills
• Positive attitude
• Good Judgement
• Fast Learner
• Good at following directions
• Time management skills
• Focus on Safety
• Good practical skills
• Communication skills

Key Accountabilities:

• Ensure safe on-road operations while maintaining on-time performance
• Must be able and willing to work variable schedules that may include nights, weekends and holidays
• Familiarity with assigned routing and detours.
• Awareness of ADA Policies and Procedures.
• Understanding of ADA compliance.
• Proper operation of all wheelchair lifts, for each model bus.
• Collect the prescribed fares and notify dispatch of any refusal to pay or any other type of fare evasion or fraud.
• Providing information to passengers.
• Welcome and help passengers.
• Effectively communicate with passengers especially in case of service disruptions.
• Perform pre and post trip inspections and enter all defects into the ZONAR system.
• Follow exact deadhead routing and their assigned revenue service routes.
• Depart the start of each route exactly on-time and never operate ahead of schedule.
• Report any bunching of buses or other problems that may disrupt scheduled service.
• Report immediately to dispatch any vehicular accident or passenger incident and follow the incident and accident reporting procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Statements:

• Drug and alcohol screening: Employment contingent upon passing pre-employment drug and alcohol screen. Also, contingent upon receiving a favorable background check. Must pass a physical examination.
• Safety commitment: Safety is a way of life at Keolis. By placing safety first, we ensure the wellbeing of our employees, customers, and communities. Together we can become the most successful transportation company in the world.
• Environmental commitment: Keolis is committed to protecting the environment by minimizing the impact of operations to our people and the communities in which we operate.
• EEO statement: Our policy is to afford Equal Employment Opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or gender identification. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
• Disclaimer and closing statement: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job. Keolis is committed to offering our employees competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career, and the safest work environment possible.